Oct
09
2009

Do you have to be liked by everybody?

I believe that there are two kinds of people in the world: “your people” and “not your people”

 
“Your people” are those who praise you, appreciate you, light up sincerely when they see you, and want to spend the time with you. 

“Not your people” are those who ignore you, dismiss you, reject you, dislike you, and could care less what happened to you.

You can always tell who “your people” are because of how you feel when you’re around them-you can feel the positive energy flow between you.
You feel happy, comfortable, accepted, cared about. “Your people are interested in what you have to say, what’s on your mind, what’s going on in your life.
 
One way to have a happier life is to focus your attention on your people. Your people will help you be more successful, support you in achieving your goals, and love and encourage you along the journey of life, no matter what. These are the people you want to spend time with-the ones who make a difference in your life.
 
How many of us get all caught up in worrying and obsessing about the people who don’t like us-lying awake at night and wondering how we get their attention and perhaps win their acceptance?
Does it ever work? No. If someone doesn’t like you, there isn’t much you can do to change their opinion-and why should you?
 
Do you want relief?
 
Take A sheet of paper and draw a line down the middle.
On one side, list “My People”, and on the other, list “Not my people”
List everybody who you have around you, your relatives, acquaintances, co-workers, friends of friends and others.
You or may not choose to do anything about those who are “not your people” - it’s totally up to you.
No need to make any decisions.
For now, just notice who ” your people” are, and choose to spend more time with them.
Let them love you, encourage you, support you, make you feel good. Self-care may be as simple as hanging out with “your people.”
 
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